The Windup: A show about Baseball

DVR and Keith put the White Sox's offense and the Giants' run prevention woes on the stage in the latest 'Overreaction Theatre' before discussing the big May improvements from Julio Rodríguez and Bobby Witt Jr., the continued success of Jeremy Peña, and the quiet production of Keibert Ruiz during his rookie campaign in D.C. Finally, they take a look back at the 2012 Draft in the wake of Keith's re...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Twins as the most surprising division leader as May winds down, what has gone right so far in Minnesota, the Padres’ strong start to 2022 despite the absence of Fernando Tatis Jr., and if MLB might ever consider a revenue-sharing plan based on placement in the standings. Plus, Eno takes a silver medal in an unusual way, the trio discusses how the Ghost Runner rule ha...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys discuss if they think Juan Soto will be traded by the Nationals, Adley Rutschman being called up by the Orioles & the aftermath of the Tim Anderson Josh Donaldson comments. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByM...

The voice of the White Sox and Peacock for MLB, Jason Benetti, returns to Starkville after calling an eventful weekend of games. First he was in the Bronx for Saturday's Yankees-White Sox game and Josh Donaldson-Tim Anderson situation. After a harrowing car ride to JFK, he was back at it calling breakfast baseball in Pittsburgh as Yadi Molina took the mound and Albert Pujols homered twice. Throw i...

Ken and Tim start the show by discussing the player who helped make the Orioles competitive ten years ago, and the player the franchise hopes can do it now. Manny Machado and Adley Rutschman are both having memorable seasons. Then it's on to the mailbag... -Will the Blue Jays be able to sign their young core long term? -Is baseball trying to eliminate three true outcomes? -Why do current players h...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss a few 2022 breakouts including the early step forward from Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Miami, pitchers that have exceeded expectations, continued complaints about the baseball, a surprisingly quiet offense in Toronto, the expected impact of Max Scherzer's injury on the Mets, and adjustments made by Nolan Arenado that have pushed him back toward MVP-level production at the plate...

DVR and Keith discuss Keith's first 2022 MLB Mock Draft including a somewhat surprising projection for the Orioles' choice at 1.1, one potential riser into the Top 10 overall, and balancing risk and reward with pitchers recovering from Tommy John surgery. Plus, the Mariners' decision to send Jarred Kelenic back to Triple-A, Jarren Duran's quick return to the minors, and an opportunity for MJ Melen...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by Athletic Senior MLB Writer Stephen Nesbitt. The guys revisit their hot takes from the beginning of the season, they talk about the greatness of Ohtani and what's their thoughts on no-hitter losses and combined no-hitters. -Follo...

Doug was in St. Louis on Sunday along with this week's guest Jon "Boog" Sciambi to witness Albert Pujols pitching against the Giants. Jayson and the guys talk about that wild game and muchh more with Boog. Strange But True dives deeper into Christian Yelich's affinity for cycling against the Reds. Forget about killing the win, our trivia question celebrates pitchers who piled them up. Follow Jayso...

Don't look now but offensive numbers are UP across MLB in recent weeks. Tim McMaster and Ken Rosenthal discuss why. Then it's on to the mailbag... -Is there proof that pitching limits lead to better health? -Is it too soon to panic over the Mariners start? -Could a ball/strike challenge system help the game? -Do hitting coaches matter? -Tweaking the 3-batter pitching rule -Do ballplayers care what...

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With DVR away, Eno takes over hosting duties so anything could happen. He and Britt discuss Reid Detmers' unlikely no-hitter. Then Britt gives the background to her feel good story about Indians minor leaguer Frank Lopez. After that, they discuss what makes a perfect baseball broadcast booth and how ESPN's nerdcast will be remembered. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Bri...

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's Dodgers Writer Fabian Ardaya. The guys discuss the 1st place LA Dodgers, who are the most surprising team's of the first month of the season and who they think are the most disappointing teams. -Follow Grant on T...

Dusty Baker is back in Starkville for the third time fresh off his 2000th win as a Major League manager. He reflects back on his managerial career and what has changed over the years. He explains why older managers can still get it done and how he has related to star players over the years. Also on this episode, Jayson forces Doug to relive the heartbreak of being on the 2003 Cubs. Plus Strange Bu...

After soaking in Buster Posey in San Francisco on Saturday Ken talks about Buster's career and how he and Yadier Molina are viewed by Hall of Fame voters. Then Tim and Ken move onto the mailbag... -Is Nester Cortes Jr. the best story in baseball this year? -Should the Mets move Jacob deGrom to the bullpen? -Are current stats considered during in-season arbitration hearings? -Could an international...

DVR and Keith discuss the Yankees' fast start, a surprisingly sluggish Boston offense, Garrett Whitlock's initial success as a starter, the future for Jo Adell in the wake of a demotion back to Triple-A, and Keith first Top 100 for the 2022 MLB Draft.  Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athletic for just $1 per month at theathletic.com/ba...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Dusty Baker's 2,000-win milestone, and the few active managers with a shot of joining that club. Plus, they examine Robinson Canó's chances of landing on another roster, and their biggest surprises coming out of the first month of the season before handing out their 'People of the Week' hardware.  Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's MLB Senior Writer Evan Drellich. The guys discuss the Mets releasing Robinson Cano & his big contract, what's the deal with the new baseball and how big of a deal is the Yankee's letter. -Follow Grant on Twit...

The Angels are in first place to start off May. General Manager Perry Minasian visits Starkville to explain what has finally come together for the club. He also shares incredible stories from a lifetime around the game including tales from working with Nolan Ryan and Bo Jackson. Jayson and Doug also look back on what stood out to them from April and in Strange But True they did into a very young p...

As the calendar changes to May, Tim and Ken take a look back on the first month of the season. What can we take from the small sample sizes and what should we be waiting on before drawing conclusions. Then they open up the mailbag: -Should batters be awarded two bases for being hit by a pitch? -Could the Red Sox trade Xander Bogaerts? -Is the building of bullpens changing as the game changes? -Is...

DVR and Keith discuss the long-term outlook for Adalberto Mondesi in the wake of his season-ending ACL injury, Bobby Witt Jr.’s slow start, Andrew Vaughn’s step forward, the White Sox’s increasingly difficult path in the AL Central as injuries pile up, Taylor Ward’s opportunity in Anaheim, and few pitching prospects knocking on the door for a callup.  Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Follow DVR...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the early-season results of the current baseball -- the ultimate goal of trying to make changes to the game on a year-to-year basis, the Mets' justified frustration in the wake of several hit batters, weekly awards, and much more.  Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get six months of The Athleti...

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee and Andy McCullough. Each week, we will yammer with a guest about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. This week we are joined by The Athletic's Tigers Writer Cody Stavenhagen. The guys discuss Miguel Cabrera's 3000th hit and his career, top prospects coming up to early/late and pitch clocks coming to MLB. -Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee -Follow A...

Miguel Cabrera reaches 3000 hits. Who better to talk to about it than Phillies's President of Baseball Ops Dave Dombrowski who signed Miggy as GM of the Marlins and then traded for him with the Tigers. He shares stories of Cabrera and then talks about the 2022 Phillies, a team built to hit that hasn't yet. Also, Doug’s baseball travels take him back to Philadelphia this week. Strange but True give...